Samatha Gangapuram
About Samatha Gangapuram
Samantha Gangapuram is the Sr. Manager of People Systems & Technology at Talkdesk in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has extensive experience in systems analysis and leadership roles across various organizations, including Workday, Instructure, Kansas State University, and Washburn University.
Current Position at Talkdesk
Samatha Gangapuram currently serves as Sr. Manager, People Systems & Technology at Talkdesk in Salt Lake City, Utah. She began this role in May 2021. In her capacity, she is involved in managing and enhancing people systems and technologies to improve organizational efficiency. Her role includes leading intricate implementations and overseeing system optimizations.
Past Experience at Workday
Before joining Talkdesk, Samatha Gangapuram worked at Workday as a Principal Business Analyst for a period of 7 months in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area. Here, she led the implementation of two significant Workday projects, assuming the technical lead's responsibilities. Her role at Workday was pivotal in configuring comprehensive solutions and spearheading cross-functional teams to accomplish business objectives.
Tenure at Instructure
Samatha Gangapuram held the position of Sr. ERP Systems Analyst at Instructure from 2016 to 2020, spanning 4 years. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, her responsibilities involved managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in configuring solutions and leading teams to meet the organization's technology and system needs.
Long-term Role at Kansas State University
From 2005 to 2016, Samatha Gangapuram served as the Systems Coordinator for Student Financials at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. Over 11 years, she was instrumental in managing and coordinating systems that supported the university's student financial services. This extended experience provided her with profound insights into educational systems and technology integration.
Educational Background
Samatha Gangapuram has a solid educational foundation with multiple degrees and certifications. She earned a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership (2009-2011) and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies (2002-2004) from Kansas State University. She also completed an MS in Computing and Information Sciences (2001-2003) at the same institution. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University (1997-2001).